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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
TERRITORY AND BORDER.

September 1st Fort Smith will
be given a free postal delivery.
The Kansas state fair will be
held at Topeka, September 10 to
24.
Seneca has again been granted
a saloon license by the county
court.
Newton county gets 81, 1925
from the Missouri state school
fund and Mcdonald county SO ,SS4.-
10.
Only half crop of corn is ex-
pected in Labette county. We
might remark that Laoette county
is frightfully near the Cherokee
nation only an imaginary line
separating them.
The first spike (silver plated)
in the Splitlog railroad was driven
at Neosho yesterday, by Matthias
Splitlog. After it has performed
its eventful purpose" says the
Miner and Mechanic, "it will be
drawn out and preserved by the
Splitlog family as a souvenir, the
first spike driven by an Indian in
the first and only road ever con-
structed by an Indian"
Elevator DIR. w. NJ. Mar
tin, OF the Cherokee nation. was
arrested on Sunday for carrying a
pistol contrary to law. Monday
he was fined $50 and cost, (total
500, giving a note with approved
security for the amount. The
doctor said he used the gun in his
practice in the territory, but Cox,
who arrested him, said in his opin-
ion he had no license to practice
on this side Of the river, hence he
must pay the regular fee for car
rying small arms loaded with
leaden pills.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
THE DEVIL HAS TURNED
PRHA nHHP

The Cherokee Advocate of the
9th ultimo takes the CHIEFTAIN
TO task, and in a vein of righteous
indignation says some pretty hard
things about it and its correspond.
ents. To those who know how
the Advocate got under its present
control, the rebuke is as amusin q
as the vaporings of Sir John Fal.
staff, especially when the full force
of that big Eve" as authority to
correct the morals Of others, is so
laughingly grotesque. Hear what
that apostle of truth and innocence
says, in speaking of the communi-
cations of the CHIEFTAIN's cores
pondents
"Bully" and "bull-dose" only
half fills the bill. No matter who
does it, or for what party or can
candidate it is done, zoe Chat
autgl "we'O condemn the writer
who so far forgets what is due the
nation and himself, and condemn
still more the Journal which uses
its space to encourage such abuses.
Good Lord. how can the CHEF.
TAIN survive the condemnation of
that terrible "we" 2
This little side-show Of the Ad-
vocate is pretty good. and the
gravity with which the rebuke is
made is just little too funny for
anything.
II says something about Office.
seekers and condemns the CHIEF-
TAIN and its correspon dents as be.
ing such. The present control of
the Advocate don't want Office,
Or eyer did II isclean there, if il
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
HOW ELECTIONS MAY BEvI.
TIATED.


For the following reasons, speci
fed in the law, the election of any
officer or member of council may
be vitiated:
"Failure of the superintendent
and clerks, or any of them, to
qualify failure of the clerks to
record the names of votes or voters 4;
failure Of the superintendent and
clerks, at the close of the election,
TO cast and foot up the registry of
voters; the failure by them or any
of them to properly certify to, seal,
and transmit tho returns failure
OF the sheriff to properly transmit
or deliver the returns in like con-
dition as received, as by law di-
rected or any such election may
wholly or in part be vitiated and
declared void upon sufficient proof
Of any other facts or circumstance
cs that would destroy the compe-
tency of such returns as evidence. !"
A poor law is this because il
prescribes no penalty for those
who may designedly fail to per-
form the duties required of them.
A lot of scoundrels in authority
could not ask tor an easier way to
defeat the will of the people, with
inpunity.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
The Only Wholesale Yards in stLOuis Accessible by Rail
Wat - "


W. d. suit, Druggist, liippus, Ind,
tehtihes; ~ can recommend Electric
Bitter as the very best remedy. Every
bottles sold has given relief in every
case, One man took six bottles, and
was cured of rheumatism of 10 years
standing" Abraham Hare, druggist.
Bellyille, Ohio, athrms; "The bost sell.
ing medicine | have ever handled ia
my ~ years experience, is Electric Bit.
ters." Thousands Of others have add.
cd their testimony, 80 that the verdict
is unanimous that Electric Bitters do
cure all diseases Of the Liver, Kidneys
or Blood. Only half dollar bottle
"a W. G Patton 4 Co.'S. Ding Store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
Dissolution Notice

Notice is hereby given that the
copartnership heretofore existing
under the name and style of Bad
gett IL Blakency is this day dissolv-
cd, VIM. r. Badgett assuming all the
Indebtedness and being authorized
to collect all accounts, an early set.
tlement of which will be insisted
upon. The business will hereafter
be conducted under the firm namo
of VIM. II. Badgett & Co, and will
endeavor in the future to merit the
patronage heretofore extended us.
w. II. BADGETT,
Il. |. BLAKENEY.
Vinita, l. r., August 10, 1887.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
Mixed sly Oheopa you purchase

Cherokces, all Indians, and whites
legally members Of the nation by
adoption, and all freedmen shall
be taken aud deemed to be citizens
Of the Cherokee nation"
This settles the question as To
the eligibility Of any of the classes
named, in the above amendment,
to any Office in the Cherokee ma
tion except that of chief.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

The August number of Harper's
Magazine is peculiarly timely and
attractive with its abundance of
vigorous articles upln the leading
subjects of the day. The place of
honor is fitly occupied by Miss
Welch's description of the histof-
ical and natural charms surround
ing Niagara, suggesting several
delightful tramps in that romantic
neighborhood for gcologists and
other ramblers. A profusion of
engravings illustrates the article
as well as the entire number.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

As WE understand the Ketchum
precinct matter in Delaware dis.
trict, one sheet Of the return only,
was signed. An error of this char.
acter is also reported at one pre-
cinct in Illinois. in which Huston
Benge secured his best majority,
and there are other cases in the
nation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
Excitement In Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in
the vicinity Of Paris, Texas, by the &c.
marknble recovery Of Mr.. J. u. Oorloy,
who was so helpless he could not turn
IN hlod, on raise his head; everybody
said lie was Ny ing Oi consumption. A
trial bottle Of Df. Kings New Discov-
cry was sent him. Finding relief, ho
bought large bottle and a box OF DIR.
Kings New Lille pills; by the time no
had taken two boxes OF pills aud two
bottles OF the Discovery ,he was well anu
has gained thirty-six pounds. Trial
hotties OF this Great Discovery for con
tninpilon free no W q. Patton 4 Co.'S.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

If OPINION is to be shaped in
accord with the reports that come
from that National headquarters,
their efforts TO retain control of af.
fairs have not abated much, al.
though Mayes is elected. Schemes
and plans are concocted, and ulti.
mate success anticipated.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

BuYcH's recent expression, that
had Bushyhead stayed at home he
would have won the race, must
certainly be comforting and con-
soling information to our executive.
Mr.. Bunch, we find, is not alone
in this belief.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
row IN WAS DONE.
Causes Leading to the Downing
Defeat in Saline.

Saline district gave maiorities
ranging from twenty to forty for
the entire Bunch ticket. At the
beginning Of the campaign it was
m acknowledged fact that the
district was at least twenty votes
for Mayes and Smith. The Down
ing party went into convention and
made nominations in the follow
ing manner Every fellow who
wanted TO could put up a man and
they ran them all together and the
fastest man took the office, there
by making the nominations the
choice Of factions instead of a
choice of the party. Whatever ef-
feet the election of an entire Bunch
delegation to council may have
against the Downing party, can be
charged to the party managers
of the district who so mismanag-
ed the campaign as to get their
party "skunked." | have heard
it suggested by some that it would
be a good idea to ease them out of
politics by appointments as fire
builders At the capitol and then
turn over the management of the
party TO their wives who would
certainly beat such work as this.
w. NJ.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

Hay is going to bring better
prices this season than ever was
known in this country that is
conceded fact. Then buy a Wal
ter A. Wood Mower of w. w.
Miller q Co, and go to work. Big
money in the deal.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

We note in the receipts for this
week at Badgott & Co.'S. full line
Of the Hamilton-Bro Shoe Co.'S.
celebrated $3.50 shoe; every pair
warranted. Also a full line of
their Hand Made Boots, ranging
in price from $500 to $3.50,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

THE citizenship court has had a
good long recess and is now ready
for business again. The election
is over and the agony of suspense
is pissed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
ALETTER FROM ]. w. DUNCAN.
His Endeavors to Enlist other
Students From Home.


The following letter was no
designed for publication butts wei
worthy and was handed us by Mrs
Judge Clark, to whose son it wa
written. We hope it may serve
the purpose desired, i. c., induce
some of our young gentlemen to g
and acquire an education:
Emory coLLEoE, oxroHD, GA, July Is, Iss7.
Mr.. JAMES CLARK, NIN1TA, IND.
TER, DEAR FRIEND II have
been thinking for some time of
writing to you to see if couldn't
persuade you to come to college.
would like to have a whole dele
CATION Of our Cherokee boys here
if 1 could get them, and am in
hopes of getting few too. Have
already written to Jesse Bushy-
head and spoon" Ross and will
write to others. There are already
three Of US here from the nation
as you know and We would be glad
to have some more join us this
fall.
Now jim, one reason that l write
to you (and the principal one too)
is that l know you have the mind
and intellect to make an able man,
and our country is needing that
kind you know. You have every
qualification Of being a leading
man Of our country, by first giving
yourself a good education. Now
don't think that | am hattering
you to get you to come. am not.
| mean every word l say. l know
that you are capable Of doing it,
and / want you to know it, and
set your mark high and pull up to
it. Be sure and aim high enough.
When | was your age | set my
mark on clerk Of Delaware district
and thought that if ever / could
reach that, would be at the pin
nacle of glory, but have abandon
ed that idea now and have set my
mark far above it, whether | ever
reach it or not.
There are thousands of white
men around the border Of our ma
tion, who are watching it with
longing eye, and who would rob
us of our last foot Of land if they
could devise any means by which
to do it, and to cope with them,
we must stand at the front in edu.
cation, etc, have good lawyers
not 'jacklegs"-and educated
men in all other professions as
well.
OF course at our seminary we
get quite a good education, but
not the best. Another advantage
in being at college in the states
is that you are educated with white
people and you and they thus
know that you are their equals
and able to cope with them in any
public matter.
Again, there are fine fields for
young men who are part Cherokee
Or other Indian, and thus sympa-
-hize with Indians of other tribes.
There are sixty Indian agencies
N the United States which need
agents like Robt. l.. Owen that's !
one Of their own race who is in |
iympathy with their interests, and /
AN see that they get justice. |
There are teachers needed in these
government Indian schools, be-
ides in other departments. All
hese tribes, as well as our own, |
iced able men to defend their in
erests at Washington, and we
eod more Of them in our own
oyernment at home. l sell you,
he day is not far distant when we
ill have to be on the alert, or
ur conntry will be snatched from
s by evil land-sch emers and cor
orations SO we ought to rouse
p and prepare ourselves 10 meet
n cnoergenov ThfrL .ho,,t
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

PoLITIcAL intolerance is moving
some Of the citizens of Tahlequah
TO deeds that have a backward
kick in them that will tell some
day. A poor old darkey who had
come to sell few roasting ears
was ordered off the premises be-
cause he had voted for Mayes.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

We arc especially prou f our
extensive line of Clothing u is
a great pleasure to show il to our
friends. We have all the styles
from one button sack to n four
button frock. Prices from 800
to $1,000 per suit.-Badgctt q Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
Young Men:

If you want a nobby suit come
at once and see those new styles of
round and square cut worsted ard
corkscrews, in all the popular
colors.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

upon the subject of holding
lands in severalty9"
Are any of the people in favor Of
it, and if so, what proportion2
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

IF THREATS go into effect, sever
al seats in the senate and council
will be contested.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

BoTu the boomers and troops
are massing on the territory bor-
der near Arkansas City.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

SINCE the election, Mayes is
gaining ground more Mayes men
now than lfore.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

THE Nationals claim a majority
in the senate and council, and are
somewhat jubilant about it.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

Two ofthe four adopted citizens
nominated by the Downing party
of Coweescoowee district, were
elected.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

Badgett & Co., have full line
of staple Dry Goods. Call and
get prices, we assure you better
goods for less money than any
house in the city.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

TAHLEoUAH is well re presented
in Fort Smith just now and will be
for some time.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
OhOuteall. j. IN.

Having acquired the. various
lines OF business named, am pre-.
pared to serve the sick, the hungry
and those who desire a shave. /
have j. M. Hamilton, a man ofex.
perience in the restaurant and bar.
Der shop, and everything will be
found o. X.
Lemonade, Soda Pop and lee
Cream served IL desired.
bTAil persons knowing themselves indebt-
ca 70 the arm of W. T.. Wilder, viii please
settle same With me AZ their earliest e6nven.
ienee ihanks are returned for past fnvOrs
ahd continuance ~ The same desired llons
''l Ah' 'ah hfAlinE v me motto wai
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

See those beautiful suits for men,
youths boys and children, just re-
ceivod at G.. w. Green's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

The Walter A. Wood, unreserv-
edly the best Mower in existence,
is sold by w. w. Miller & Co, at
this place.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
Clothing.

A large, new stock Of fall and
winter Clothing just received at G..
w. Green's. Examine same.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

ylsIrA, lND. Tea, AUo., II, 1887.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

Go to Skinner & Hunt for your
Hams, Breakfast Bacon, Side Ba-
con, fresh Mutton and beef.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

Take your Hides to Skinner &
Hunt for the highest market prices.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

JOHN L. ADAIR, Editor.
ME-. MILFORD, Manager.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

Just received at II. Balentine's $
a new supply Of Queensware.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
Indian Chieftain.

@l-5o Ter Year In Advance.
Published Thursdays BY
THr iSDiAS CHErrAix PubLtsnfxo Coursxy
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

Hats.
The largest stock Of Hats in all
styles and shapes ever brought to
this city, at G.. w. Green's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

Grapes, apples, and melons
plenty at Balentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Bring in your Job Work ord

a few summer coats at Badgett
q Co.'S. very cheap.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-07
BAKERS ORDERED TO QUIT WORK.
The Union Calls Out All Journeymen Who
Are Not Granted Higher Wages.

About four-ffths of the journeymen bakers of
this city attended the meeting of the Bakers
Union at the courthouse, last night. and after a
four hours session the organization determined
to call out all the men employed in the estab-
lishments Of proprietors who refuse to grant the
Is per cent advance demanded for night work.
During the last week the committee appointed
at a previous meeting visited the forty
FIVE bakeries OF the city with written
agreement to pay the advance Fourteen pro-
prietors sigL ed the agreement and nine prom
ised TO do SO rather than nave their men go out
Remaining twenty three refused to consider the
demand. A committee was appointed last night
to visit the nine proprietors who EXPRESSED a
willingness to pay the advance and if they sign
the agreement this morning their employees will
not quit work. II the order is carried into
effect this morning about two hundred men will
60 out
The employers say that they not affort to
give the advance asked, though they have been
willing to compromise with the men by giving
a raise of one-h half the amount demanded. The
action of the union did not receive the unanimous
endorsements of its members Many of them
fought the movement from the start but were
in the minority and hence were voted down.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-07
DISSATISFIED WITH HIS PARTNER.
Why Henry Gay Wants Receiver Appointed
for the Fall Creek Ice Company.

A petition has been filed in the Superior
Court asking that receiver be appointed for
the Fall Creek Ice Company" The plaintiff is
Henry Gay, one of the stockholders of the COM
pany. The other stockholders and defendants
are Alfred Gay and Samuel F. Aldrich. Mr.
Gay. the plaintiff, alleges that when the COM
pany was formed by verbal agreement he put
$500 into the business, Alfred Gay &c. 700 and
Aidrich. who a practical ice dealer none at
all Aldrich assumed complete control of the bus
mess and refused to allow the plaintiff to know
anything about the affairs of the firm. The
profits from May l, 1885, to May l, 1887, were.
he says, 81, 600 and OF this money he received
none. 1t is charged that Aldrch refused to
enter on the firms books the amount of money
received; that he spent the firms money without
accounting for it; refused to allow the plaintiff
to examine the firms books; traded horses and
mules that belonged to the plaintiff, and now
claims the horses traded for as bis own. 1t is
estimated that there are about one thousand tons
of ice on hand and great accumulation Of &C.
counts. The plaintiff states that he has idea
how much the firm owes him. but he wants a
receiver and accounting for the profits.
Judge Walker will hear the petition Monday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-07
THEY WANT A HOME.
Soldiers Urge the Monument Commissioners
to Make an Illegal Use Of Their Fund.

The patience Of the Soldiers Monument Com
missoners is being tried by a number of sugges-
tlons in regard to what ought to be done with
the 5000, 900 appropriated by the last Legislature.
Whether through ignorance design an effort
is being made by q number of G. A. r. posts to
create a sentiment in favor of using the money
for the building of soldiers home. Several
resolutions to this effect have been sent to the
commissioners. The act appropriating the money
limits Its use to the construction of q monument
or memorial hall, or the two combined. The
commissioners cannot build anything for which
the law makes no provision. They intend to
build n monument only, as they say the money
they viii have to use will not permit
memorial hall. Architects who
ject, say that for hall alone $500 900 or $780,
600 would be necessary. Among the resolutions
favoring the construction of a soldiers home
those from Harrison Post, at Mt Vernon.
They are to the effect that not more than one
tenth of the old soldiers outside of the capital
would ever see the monument, but home would
be great satisfaction to the veterans, who fear
in their old age they may have to live in
county asylums. These resolutions are signed
by w. a. Whitworth, the Adjutant of Harrison
Post He was member of the Legislature that
passed tne BILL and ought to know just how far
the con- missoners can go in applying the funds
tho Stase has placed at their disposal
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-07
THE REALTY MARKET.
Fifty-Six Transfers During the Week--Con-
tinued Activity Anticipated by Dealers.

There was considerable improvement in the
real estate market last week, and those who are
in position to know the tendencies are antici-
patng considerable activity from this on. 1t
the first week in five that the amount of
transfers reached $10O, 000 There were ffty-six
deeds recorded, with total consideration of
$115. 372 &C. The most important purchase was
by the firm of Parrot e. Taggart, bakers They
have bought from Benjamin H. Crawford seven
tyone feet off of the lot at the northeast corner of
Pennsylvania and Georgia streets. paying for the
same $4,000 Next spring the firm will erect
an extensive cracker factory and bakery on this
ground, and will consolidate the two factories
now in operation. All the latest improvements
are to BIS used, and the plant, it 10 estimated
will cost not less than $50, 600.
There is still q stesdness in the building in.
dustry that 10 encouraging. Twenty-Five per-
mits were issued during the week, calling for an
expenditure Of $24, 500. The permits were near
ly ali for cottage residences the new streets
opened in the desirable far out localities. The
more important permits granted were the fol-
lowing: w. III. Kendrick, brick storeroorn on
Massachuse avenue. near Peru street, ST., 500:
S. j. Vale, two-story residence on Washington
street, near McKim avenue. Sc, 500; G. h Kruger.
frame storeroom on East street. near Dunlap
81 900; John s. Duncan. frame dwelling on Ala
bama street, near Home avenue, 81 50O Brad
shAw's addition TO storeroom on Washington
street, near Meridian S., 900.